For generations, Lancaster has been a crossroads of history and innovation.

"When people ask me how big Lancaster is, I tell them just the right size," said Mayor Rick Gray.

Now, the city is being recognized on the world's largest digital stage. Google has named Lancaster an "eCity" and Pennsylvania's digital capital.

"Let's put it this way, I'm excited, but not surprised that we got it," said Gray. "We work really hard with the Internet and we continue to look for opportunities."

The honor goes to one city in each state that is on the forefront of digital business.

"When it comes to valleys full of high-tech trend setters, Silicon Valley always comes to mind. But ask people in the business, and they'll tell you the Susquehanna Valley is right on the cutting edge," said Marcus Grimm of Nxtbook Media.

Nxtbook Media started in Lancaster 11 years ago. They make digital publications, websites and apps for businesses around the world.

"The reason we started here is the reason we're still here, it's the quality of life and the quality of people that we find here," said Grimm.

Nxtbook is just one of dozens of Internet-based firms in the community to attract Google's attention.